1994 British 5 Pence

Another simple British five pence that I got as a dime. It has not even been that long since I got another British coin, they are still my number two foreign find behind Canadian coins.

Not in the best shape but the exchange rate is currently 1.54 pounds to 1.00 U.S. dollars so it is worth more than face value. Unfortunately less than the dime I thought I got.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 1994
Mintage: 93,602,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in VF (very-fine)

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2013 British Penny

Apparently for 2015 they have changed the queen's portrait again. This 2013 penny has the 4th portrait. The new 5th portrait has the queen looking elderly, which is not a bad thing just accurate.

While I do not know the mintage of this coin I think they are still pretty common. Historically British coins are common and since their economy is good there is no need to scale back production.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 2013
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF

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2010 British Penny

The most common of the British pennies from 2008-2015. All are common and made of copper-plated steel.  They have been lowering production of these coins but they are still made in the hundreds of millions.

I think this is the 32nd British coin I featured on this blog. Of those 16 or half of them have been British pennies. They are the closest in size, shape, and color to U.S. cents so they tend to end up in our change very easy. Also the low value is a good reason most people do not keep them.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny - Royal Arms Section / Great Britain
Year: 2010
Mintage: 609,603,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF

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1995 British 5 Pence

This series of the British five pence is from 1990-1997. It has the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and it is the smaller copper-nickel coin. Most are common except for the 1993 which was only issued for collectors.

The portrait side has ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1995 RDM. The other side has FIVE PENCE above a thistle wearing a crown above the number 5. There is some Scottish influence in that thistle design since it is a United Kingdom coin.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 1995
Mintage: 183,384,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in VF (very-fine)

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2008 British Penny, Royal Arms Section

This the more common of the 2008 British pennies, I have found the other with the gate on the back. This is the newer one which has the queen's 4th portrait and the royal shield section on the back.

It is a bit beat up but still a keeper. I have found a fair amount of British pennies and seeing how they are one of the few countries still making them I will probably keep finding them over the next few years.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny - Royal Arms Section / Great Britain
Year: 2008
Mintage: 507,952,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF

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2002 British 5 Pence

Finding British coins is becoming common but they are still great to find. This one is common and I got it as a dime.

Not much of interest in the British 5 pence coins for the 1998-2008 series. Of all the smaller British coins the 10 pence coins are the most difficult to find but not impossible. These coins were made with the same metals as U.S. coins so they are easier to find in our change than newer British coins made of steel and cheaper materials.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 2002
Mintage: 219,258,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in VF (very-fine)

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2014 British Penny

Brand new penny from across the pond. Nice to get them while they are still shiny. I wonder how many Brits did not even get this penny yet and here I find one in my American change.

Canadian, British, and of course American coins are easiest to get new form your change. Even in other countries the new coins are made in less quantities so finding them maybe tough. I suspect euros are also fairly easy to find new but with so many euro countries it would difficult to get the one you want.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 2014
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF

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1973 British New Penny

Well New at the time. The term new was used from 1971 to 1981 in order to let the British public know that there was a new monetary system in use. 1971 marked the first year used the decimal system that replaced a confusing pre-decimal coinage.

Most countries have changed monetary systems in some way in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The attitudes of the public were hesitant but accepting. Now in America it would be a protest filled debate that would drag on.

As time moves on coins and currency need updating for many reasons it is just the way of things. Bracing the public by using the term new is a good way. Changing a coin's size or metal is normal but refusing to see that money as real or calling it fiat is just paranoid delusion.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 New Penny / Great Britain
Year: 1973
Mintage: 280,196,000
Metal: Bronze
Value: $0.10 in VF (very-fine)

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Ted Baker Medal

Ted Baker Medalet (medalet - a medal smaller than an inch) found in certain Ted Baker products, mostly leather wallets. It seems to brass and like all medals has two sides.

Ted Baker is a clothing store out of London. Like most international stores they branched out into accessories where they place these medalets for mens leather goods. I found this one in a take a penny leave a penny tray. I assume someone got rid of their change from their coin wallet and this went with it.

On one side is Ted Baker's founder Ray Kelvin who is camera shy and blocking his face. His clothing hints that he is well dressed. The founding year of Ted Baker, 1988, is encircling Kelvin. Not naming the store after himself is another thing the Kelvin does to stay away from the spotlight.

The other side has a compass with TEDS at the compass points instead of NESW. The rhyme East, West, Ted is best encircles the compass.

Here are the stats for this medallion...
Type / Country: Ted Baker Medal / Great Britain
Year: Unknown
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Brass??? (Non-Magnetic)
Diameter: 24.6mm Thickness: 2.38mm Weight: 6.75 grams
Value: $1.00 in circulated Very-Fine
Obverse Writing: TED BAKER LONDON EST 1988 · TED BAKER LONDON EST 1988 ·
Reverse Writing: EAST, WEST TED IS BEST T E D S TB EAST, WEST, TED IS BEST

If you know anything else about this medal please leave a comment below.

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2000 British Penny

The most common of the British pennies series from 1998-2008 is this one from 2000. Millennium coins were made in large quantities in case that Y2K came true.

Over a billion or as the British once said a thousand-million were made. Since then the design has changed and the amount made is much less.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 2000
Mintage: 1,060,420,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF (very-fine)

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2003 British 10 Pence

The older ten pence with the crowned lion is not seen as often in my change. I have found quite a few of the puzzle shield ten pence coins. I am told that countries outside of the U.S. have a better recycling of older coins program.

Since the start of the Euro coins and currency I have not found older European coins. Luckily British coins have not changed that much. The designs are updated but the shape and metal stays relatively normal so older coins can mix with the new ones in circulation.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 10 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 2003
Mintage: 88,118,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.15 in F

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2013 British 10 Pence

Now with die breaks! I found three of these and this one is the only one with many die breaks. One so big it surrounds the entire profile of the queen.

It looks like doubling on the front around the queen's head but it is a massive die break. The edges of the design is where coin dies tend to break. When it does it causes the coin to shift when the coin is pressed. On the back you see the rim has the odd doubling and some die cracks appear on the bottom lion.

None of this adds value but it does look cool compared to normal ten pence coins.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 10 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 2013
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in F

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1994 British Penny

This is the most common of the 3rd portrait effigy pennies from 1992-1997. Keeping up with the queen's image is important to the British so every few years they review the official portrait and decide if needs updating.

The cost of updating coins images is nominal since most modern mints are set up to make dozens of coin types very efficiently. One benefit of changing the portrait is you can also change the metal content and make it easier for the public to accept the new coinage.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 1994
Mintage: 843,834,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF (very-fine)

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2004 British Penny

Perhaps they no longer use pennies in Great Britain. Well from what I can Google they still use them although nothing under 2 pence exists to spend on. Although in the U.S. things for a penny are rare they are still out there, mostly food and candies.

This British penny has the older queen's portrait and the gate. It is copper-plated steel but even that is a bit expensive to make. 40% of all circulating British coins are said to be pennies. Even with that many younger Brits do not carry them and stores sometimes struggle to give change since they do not get them as payments.

This happened in New Zealand when they eliminated every coin under 10 cents. So stores that do not round prices or customers who insist on change have a supply of "penny-candy" to hand out. Cheap treats in place of change has been used throughout coin history. While few people around the world complain I can foresee Americans filing lawsuits about sugar, calories, allergies, choking hazards, and petty theft.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 2004
Mintage: 739,764,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF (very-fine)

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1993 British Penny

Averaging two British finds in my change every month. Like this penny they are all common, still it nice to find coins from across the pond.

This series featuring the middle age queen and the gate on the back lasted from 1992-1997. Found another one at the same time you will see tomorrow.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 1993
Mintage: 602,590,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF (very-fine)

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2007 British Penny

I found as many British pennies in my change as I have British 20 pence coins. Neither are the exact size, shape, or weight as U.S. coins but they seem to get mixed in at a constant rate.

June in NYC is the unofficial start to summer and that usually means less coin finds. It tends to get ridiculously hot and humid in the city which keeps the tourists indoors. I notice they are not spending cash as much in summer so maybe soon I will have a break from daily posting.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 2007
Mintage: 548,002,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.02 in VF (very-fine)

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2007 British 5 Pence

Great Britain has just started to convert from paper money to plastic money with the release of a five pound note for Scotland. They are cheaper to make and alleged last longer but they still are not as sturdy as metal coins.

This coin is a bit beat up and the queen kind of looks like she got bit by a zombie. Still the coin can last up to 100 years in circulation. They have changed metal content since 2007 but these older coins are still readable by vending machines in the U.K., at least they should be.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 2007
Mintage: 246,720,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in VF (very-fine)

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2004 British 20 Pence

That British Invasion does not seem to be letting up. Pennies, 5 pences, and 20 pences are the most common types found in American change. Most will be modern as Great Britain tends to recycle older coins faster than in America.

This was my 120th change find this year which is a record. Now that I have found the local spots that give me funny money in my change it has been incredible. It may end if I switch jobs to a new location but for now I am in coin collecting paradise.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 20 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 2004
Mintage: 120,212,500
Metal: 84% Copper, 16% Nickel
Value: $0.35 in VF

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2008 British 5 Pence, Royal Arms Section

There are two versions of most 2008 British coins because they changed the reverse from the traditional designs to puzzle pieces of the royal coat of arms. The more common 2008 coins are the royal arms section pieces.

Designed by Matthew Dent these 2008 coins are often labeled either Dent or Ironside. Christopher Ironside was the designer of the previous image of the crown and thistle found on older five pence coins.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Pence - Royal Arms Section / Great Britain
Year: 2008
Mintage: 165,172,000 (Dent design only)
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in VF

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2011 British 20 Pence

British coins are fairly common foreign coins to find in my change. Of course Canadian coin will always be number one for me but British coins have always been a large part of my change finds.

With the exception of 2010 I have found British coins in my change in every year since starting this blog in 2005. As with the Canadian finds most of these British coins are common and hold little extra value. Most are one or twenty pence coins given to me as cents and nickels. Similar size and mettalic properties make them quite interchangeable.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 20 Pence / Great Britain
Year: 2011
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: 84% Copper, 16% Nickel
Value: $0.33 in VF (very-fine)

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